Section 40.003 - Application of Chapter; Exceptions(a) This chapter applies only to a hearing required to be held before a decision may be rendered or action taken by the commissioner or the department.(b) If a provision of this code or another insurance law of this state requires that the commissioner take an action at a hearing subject to this chapter, the commissioner shall take the action after receipt of a proposal for decision from the office regarding the hearing conducted by the office.(c) This chapter does not apply to a proceeding conducted under Chapter 201 or to a proceeding relating to:(1) approving or reviewing rates or rating manuals filed by an individual company, unless the rates or manuals are contested;(3) adopting or approving a policy form or policy form endorsement;(4) adopting or approving a plan of operation for an organization subject to the jurisdiction of the department;(5) adopting a presumptive rate under Chapter 1153; or(6) a workers' compensation claim brought under Title 5, Labor Code.Amended By Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265, Sec. 6.057, eff. 9/1/2005.Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1318, Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/2001.Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1999.